Logistics Manager

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Freight & Warehouse Manager is responsible for the performance and cost of Logistics in North America and Mexico. This role will manage all Logistics/Transportation and 3PL Warehouse Service Providers to ensure service excellence and network optimization for Advanced Energy. This position will have one direct report to assist in meeting objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive Key Performance Inductors excellence through regular Business Reviews with the 3PL warehouse operators

Manage international freight and domestics transporters and their performance review

Accountable for logistics cost and budget

Leads cost and efficiency improvement projects

Collaborate with shipping teams to drive cost efficiency

Follow-up on urgent shipments, shipment discrepancies and damages

Accountable for the 3PL warehouse performances to ensure

Accurate and prompt Good Receipt into the 3PL warehouses

DIFOT (Delivery In Full, On Time) to Advanced Energy local factories and overseas sites from 3PLwarehouses

Accurate inventory level in the 3PL warehouses

Full adherence to Customs and SOX compliance by the 3PL warehouses located in bonded area

Influence and review 3PL SOP and logistics procedures. Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities

Assist in managing Customs for shipment import and export

Assist in managing Customs Compliance in the 3PL warehouses

Provides coaching and contributes to the professional growth of Logistics team members

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Location: Mexicali, MX

Environment: Standard office environment, with limited remote opportunities

Limited travel required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

5-8 years of experience in a similar position managing losgistics, freight and/or warehouse

Previous supervisory experience is essential

Excellent communication skills to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing

Proactive work ethic to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product description, and material demand

Strong organizational skills - ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, and negotiate effectively and set priorities in a manner which ensures maximum performance and goal accomplishment

Good understanding of SAP and the ability to apply logistics processes

Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of demand-based manufacturing systems

Ability to work with several projects simultaneously

Ability to work well and motivate others in a team environment, by collaborating and involving others in decision-making and problem-solving

Preferred:

Experience with proper handling of static sensitive material

Experience with MRP systems and SAP

EDUCATION:

Essential:

BS in Business Administration, Production/Operations Management (or closely related field) or a combination of relevant experience and/or education that is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred:

APICS CPIM Certification

Six-Sigma Green Belt certification desired